Chili with Baked Beans Recipe

Leftover baked beans are the key to this thick and hearty chili from Marcy Cella of L'Anse, Michigan. She simmers them with just a few ingredients and a generous amount of chili powder to create this sweet and spicy mixture.

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the water, onion, celery and carrot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through.Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Baked Bean Chili in Quick Cooking
July/August 2002, p17